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Civil case taken by IRA victims 'verged on show trial', Gerry Adams says
Gerry Adams
On Friday, the final day of a two-week trial, lawyers for the victims said that the claim against the former Sinn Fein president had been “discontinued” with “no order as to costs”
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High Court claim against Gerry Adams over IRA bombings discontinued
Gerry Adams
The former Sinn Fein president denied the allegations
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'I was never a member of the IRA,' Gerry Adams tells court
Gerry Adams
"I was never a member of the IRA or its Army Council, and I never held any role or rank within the IRA."
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Police intelligence officer tells court Gerry Adams was the “de facto leader” of IRA
Gerry Adams
Giving evidence for the civil trial against the former Sinn Fein president, witness B, who cannot be named, said he concluded that Mr Adams was 'undoubtedly a member of the Army Council'
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Gerry Adams 'directly responsible' for England bomb decisions, High Court told
Gerry Adams
John Clark, a victim of the 1973 Old Bailey bombing in London, Jonathan Ganesh, a 1996 London Docklands bombing victim, and Barry Laycock, a victim of the 1996 Arndale shopping centre bombing in Manchester, all allege that Mr Adams was a leading member of the Provisional IRA on those dates, including of its Army Council
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All you need to know as Gerry Adams arrives in court for civil trial over Provisional IRA bombings
Gerry Adams
Three men are bringing legal action against the former Sinn Fein president and are seeking just £1 in damages
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Gerry Adams to take legal action against UK Government over proposals to deny compensation to internees
Gerry Adams
"Once again the British state changes the rules to protect its security personnel while denying others equality of treatment"
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New film shows Gerry Adams often 'regrets' IRA’s campaign of violence during Troubles
Gerry Adams
The two-hour documentary, Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man, directed by Trisha Ziff, features almost exclusively the testimony of the one-time West Belfast MP and Louth TD
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Tiocfaidh ár Law - The problem with Gerry Adams and Sinn Fein wanting to 'put manners' on the media
Gerry Adams
Politicians should think before joining the pile-on on journalists
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Gerry Adams to donate €100k to Irish language and Palestinian charities
Gerry Adams
Mr Adams took the BBC to court over a 2016 episode of its Spotlight programme
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Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 in damages after winning libel action against the BBC
Gerry Adams
The BBC had argued it should award damages of just €1 whereas Adams' legal team sought at least €200,000
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Ex-Tanaiste Michael McDowell gives his take on Gerry Adams and IRA membership in BBC defamation case
Gerry Adams
Michael McDowell, a former tánaiste and attorney general, was giving evidence at the High Court on the fourth week of a trial hearing into Mr Adams’ action
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Gerry Adams says 'damage had been done' in BBC article alleging he had ordered killing of informant
Gerry Adams
Despite other BBC articles related to the killing of Denis Donaldson in 2006, Gerry Adams said “the horse had bolted” as the article alleging his involvement had been put online
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Jury sworn in for Gerry Adams' defamation case against BBC
Gerry Adams
Speaking to the media as he arrived at court, Gerry Adams said he was seeking to see the "record corrected"
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Mary Lou McDonald says she believes Gerry Adams was never a member of the IRA
Mary Lou McDonald
McDonald's comments come as the High Court in Britain ruled this month that Gerry Adams will appear in court in 2026 in a civil case brought by bomb victims of the paramilitary group
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Mary Lou McDonald's father laid to rest as her son sings poignant song at funeral
Mary Lou McDonald
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald announced the death of her father Patrick “Paddy” McDonald in a social media post on X at the weekend.
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Johnny Depp leads famous faces at Shane MacGowan's funeral in Nenagh
Shane MacGowan
Nick Cave, Bobby Gillespie, Aidan Gillen, Gerry Adams and President Michael D Higgins were also in attendance at Saint Mary’s of the Rosary Church in Co Tipperary
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Conor McGregor hints at presidential election bid in 2025
Conor McGregor
The controversial MMA fighter criticised his potential rivals for Aras an Uachtarain and suggested he would privately fund weekly votes to ensure accountability
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Sinn Fein merchandise store reports €177,000 profits as Christmas jumpers launched
Sinn Fein
Exclusive: The online shop sells Republican merchandise including 'Tiocfaidh Ár Latte' coffee mugs and a cookbook by Gerry Adams
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Irish actress who worked with Harvey Weinstein says he 'got his comeuppance'
Harvey Weinstein
Weinstein, first jailed in 2020, was last week sentenced to 16 more years for the rape and sexual assault of another victim known as Jane Doe 1.
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Ferghal Blaney - Down the Dáil
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Our Mirrorman in the Corridors of Power
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Gerry Adams unveils famous look-a-like as he mocks himself in hilarious social media post
Gerry Adams
It was his look-a-like comparison to a famous Christmas character that sparked the biggest reaction on social media.
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Gerry Adams pokes fun at RTE for England World Cup match listing on website
Gerry Adams
The 'Three Lions' kick off their campaign in Qatar on Monday afternoon.
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Gerry Adams said Ireland is lucky to have ‘genius’ Shane MacGowan as he led famous faces at his art book launch 
Gerry Adams
The former Sinn Fein leader attended his art book launch in Dublin this week alongside band boss Louis Walsh and actor Patrick Bergin
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